Know all about Andesite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Basalt is not available. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.